When it is needed
If an existing report about a patent, sign, work or software raises doubts.
What we examine
- Complete report text
- Patent and registration materials
- Compared objects and appendices
Materials to prepare
- Report with all tables and illustrations
- Questions posed and procedural brief, if available
- Available original materials
- List of disputed statements
Sample questions
- Were the objects compared and their versions identified correctly?
- Are the methods for identifying and checking features explained?
- Have features of different products or publications been combined without justification?
- Does the conclusion correspond to the technical circumstances actually established?
- Which significant limitations of the input data did the author omit?
How the work is carried out
- We compare the questions, objects and criteria applied
- We check comparison tables and supporting materials
- We assess the significance of identified gaps for the conclusions
Result
A reasoned review with specific comments and questions for clarification.
What affects the conclusions
A review does not revoke a patent, registration or report, and does not replace a new examination of objects absent from the original set.
Frequently asked questions
Can just one conclusion be challenged?
Yes, if the full context in which it was reached and the appendices on which it relies are provided.
Is a patent attorney needed?
The specialists required depend on the task: technical examination, procedural issues and representation require different competencies.